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V318 FLJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front mirror casing missing but not projecting a sharp edge

Fail 22 Dec 2014 130,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front mirror casing missing but not projecting a sharp edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,087 miles

front panel corroded

front suspension corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s/f door mirror cover damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 120,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front panel corroded

front suspension corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s/f door mirror cover damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,587 miles

front panel corroded

front suspension corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 115,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear outer sills corroded

front panel corroded

front suspension corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,020 miles

front panel corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front panel corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,438 miles

front panel starting to corrode

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2011 107,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front panel starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,823 miles

n/s/f c/v boot perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2010 102,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/f c/v boot perished

n/s/f side lamp dull

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 101,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion appearing n/s/r outer sill

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 90,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,723 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2005 61,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 61,191 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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V318 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V318 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V318 FLJ registered?

V318 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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